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Dec 3, 20188 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Ten – Marketing

In this episode we will look at promotion. I’ll include information about release parties, paid adverts, building connections, book...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Nine – Delivery

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Nov 26, 20187 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Nine – Delivery

This episode discusses the relative merits of traditional vs self publishing. I will offer advice on how to find and contact an agent;...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Eight – Proofreading

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Nov 19, 20185 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Eight – Proofreading

Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel yet? You are almost ready to start sending that manuscript out to agents, or self-publish...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Seven – Editing

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Nov 11, 20186 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Seven – Editing

This might be news to some of you but editing and proofreading are not the same thing. I hear you gasp in surprise, no doubt, but think...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Six – The End or Not Really

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Nov 5, 20187 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Six – The End or Not Really

This week we will be looking at what’s next after you’ve finished your first draft. So you’ve written an entire novel? Wow! You should be...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Five – How To Keep Going

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Oct 29, 20185 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Five – How To Keep Going

This episode of my novel writing guide will look at the dreaded writer’s block. How to keep going when it gets tough. It’s amazing the...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Four – Style

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Oct 22, 20188 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Four – Style

There are many aspects of style (sometimes called voice) including perspective, language, tenses and chapter lengths. The fascinating...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Three – Content and Themes

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Oct 15, 20187 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Three – Content and Themes

Just as there is no one way to start your novel, there is also no one way to write your novel. It is your story and how you tell it and...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Two – The Blank Page

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Oct 8, 20187 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Two – The Blank Page

Being faced with a blank page is either the most exciting or one of the most intimidating experiences a writer can have. Often it is a...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part One – Introduction

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Oct 4, 20183 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part One – Introduction

Whether you are starting a new novel, thinking about writing a novel, or stuck half way through the process, this series of articles is...

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carmillavoiez

Jul 19, 20182 min read

Writers Beware the Dreaded Info Dump

As you would expect from a collection of short stories from the author of “Ring”, “Dark Water” by Koji Suzuki is a creepy read. Seven...

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So You Want to Run a Kickstarter Campaign

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Jul 3, 20183 min read

So You Want to Run a Kickstarter Campaign

So you want to run a Kickstarter campaign. Is it worth the work? For Anna Prashkovich and me, the answer would be a resounding yes....

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Do you need an editor? A guide to self-publishing

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Apr 23, 20183 min read

Do you need an editor? A guide to self-publishing

The first draft of a story is merely the clay you throw onto your potter’s wheel. It takes patience and skill to transform it into...

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carmillavoiez

Mar 28, 20173 min read

How to create a graphic novel

My first graphic novel, Starblood, came out May 29th 2016. For those who are interested in the process I will describe what Anna and I...

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